Former detective Harry Bosch now spends his days restoring a classic Harley, while his attorney Mickey Haller [aka The Lincoln Lawyer] is suing the police department for forcing him out.

But then Mickey wants Harrys help on a case. A client has been accused of a brutal murder. All the evidence points to his guilt, but Mickey can smell a set-up.

Crossing over to work for the defence is almost unthinkable. But as Harrys instincts kick in, the investigation soon leads him deep into the heart of the police department itself.